Coming off a 5-1 week that brings my 2011 record to 44-10, I’m hoping to finish the regular season with a perfect week.

It’s been a while since I’ve called all six games correctly.

We’ve got six teams who have plans to play beyond Friday night and six others playing their final games of the season.

That mix, plus the emotions of rivalries, makes for a few tough calls.

On with the picks:

Pen Argyl at Bangor: The Green Knights have been the best team this season. Hard to believe they wouldn’t want to finish off perfection. But their ultimate goals wouldn’t be dashed by a Week 10 loss. Still, …

Pen Argyl 21-7.

Northwestern at Catasauqua: The Tigers played poorly in last season’s matchup with their playoff hopes on the line. I think they’ll bring a little more energy tonight in the same scenario.

Northwestern 28-21.

Salisbury at Southern Lehigh: The Spartans lost control of their postseason destiny a few weeks back. They will win and wait to see what their next step is.

Southern Lehigh 41-13.

Saucon Valley at Palisades: Coach Matt Evancho grew frustrated at times with the Panthers because he knew they were capable of something. A lot to be said for his persistence and their willingness to keep fighting.

Saucon Valley 27-14.

Wilson at Notre Dame: This one could be the most entertaining game of the night. One will be throwing the ball a whole bunch; the other running on nearly every down.

Notre Dame 33-28.

Northern Lehigh at Palmerton: The Bulldogs’ offense has been on a roller-coaster lately. Same can be said for the Blue Bombers performance all season.

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Morning Call Sports Reporters Stephen Miller and Tom Housenick blog about high school and college sports action on and off the field in and around the Lehigh Valley, only at themorningcall.com.

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TOM HOUSENICK watches every move Lehigh’s C.J. McCollum makes on the court, laughs at every joke by Lafayette coach Fran O’Hanlon and watches all the Divisions II and III coaches and players do it for the love of the game. Basketball makes the cold weather season go by fast. Already can’t wait for late February and early March when each possession could result in a season ending or continuing on.

Wrapping up his ninth year at The Morning Call, STEPHEN MILLER is back for year No. 4 on the LVC football beat. He chronicled Central Catholic's state-championship run in 2010, watched Nazareth win its first LVC title in 2011 and saw the league crown tri-champions for the first time in 2012. He has also covered the Phillies, college football and a variety of prep sports while with The Morning Call. To stay updated on the 2013 LVC football season, check out the Varsity blog and follow him on Twitter @mcall_smiller.